Cairns City Council was created in 1995 through an amalgamation of the former Cairns City Council and Mulgrave Shire Council. The council provides facilities and services, and administers regulations, which enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of a diverse community.
Services and administration include:
-Building, subdivision and development approval;
Children's, youth and senior citizens services;
-Provision of eight libraries;
-Environmental management;
-Recreation and sports facilities, including six public swimming pools;
-Roads and drainage;
-Urban planning;
-Waste collection;
-Water supply; and
-Administration of local laws such as animal control and regulated parking.